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You know what M D means, but what does D O mean? What's different and what's alike between these two kinds of health care providers?
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Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus (purulent material), causing cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing A variety of organisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi, can cause pneumonia
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Overview Chronic granulomatous (gran-u-LOM-uh-tus) disease (CGD) is a genetic condition in which infection-fighting white blood cells don't work properly These white blood cells are called phagocytes When phagocytes don't work as they should, they can't protect the body from bacterial and fungal infections
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Overview Knee pain is a common complaint that affects people of all ages Knee pain may be the result of an injury, such as a ruptured ligament or torn cartilage Medical conditions — including arthritis, gout and infections — also can cause knee pain Many types of minor knee pain respond well to self-care measures Physical therapy and knee braces also can help relieve pain In some
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Your doctor might also test your blood for tumor markers that indicate ovarian cancer For example, a cancer antigen (CA) 125 test can detect a protein that's often found on the surface of ovarian cancer cells These tests can't tell your doctor whether you have cancer, but they may provide clues about your diagnosis and prognosis Surgery Sometimes your doctor can't be certain of your
- History of COVID-19: Outbreaks and vaccine timeline
Learn about the COVID-19 pandemic as well as mRNA research, COVID-19 tests and treatments, and COVID-19 vaccine development and approval
- Dissociative disorders - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Dissociative disorders usually arise as a reaction to shocking, distressing or painful events and help push away difficult memories Symptoms depend in part on the type of dissociative disorder and can range from memory loss to disconnected identities Times of stress can worsen symptoms for a while, making them easier to see Treatment for dissociative disorders may include talk therapy, also
- Itchy skin (pruritus) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Learn about causes of this common irritating skin condition and which treatments and self-care measures may provide relief
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